What is famous for Dmitry Donskoy

The name of Dmitry Donskoy is known to many. It was Dmitry Donskoy who was able to start a fight with the Tatars, which subsequently succeeded. After the victory in the Battle of Kulikovo, the liberation movement of the Russian people against the yoke began.

Dmitry Ivanovich Donskoy was born on October 12, 1350. Since his father passed away early, Dmitry had already become at the age of ten the Grand Duke of Vladimir and Moscow. The first years of the reign, he was patronized by Metropolitan Alexy. The name of Dmitry Donskoy is associated with the revival of the victorious Russian spirit, the beginning of liberation from the Mongol-Tatar yoke. It was under him that Moscow was able to assert its power, to take a leading role on the territory of Russian lands.

Donskoy’s struggle with Russian princes and Lithuanian invaders

Dmitry Donskoy was able to overcome the resistance of many rivals for reigning. It was at Donskoy that the first Kremlin of stone was erected in Moscow, and in 1368 and 1370, under his leadership, attacks on the capital from the Lithuanians led by Prince Olgerd were repelled. Dmitry Donskoy sought to unite the Russian princes for a joint struggle with the Mongol-Tatars. Some had to be forced by force. For example, the Tver prince did not want to recognize Donskoy’s seniority for a long time, until he was defeated in battle.

The whole life of Dmitry Donskoy is filled with a struggle not only with foreign invaders, but also with other princes. He perfectly understood that for the exile of the Mongol-Tatars it would be necessary to unite efforts, to which he systematically went. Having a high growth, good build, broad shoulders and remarkable strength, he inspired fears for his enemies. Black beard and hair gave an even more formidable appearance, although his eyes betrayed him as a wise and kind person. He is remembered as a pious, gentle, and chaste ruler.